This is a drawing of two figures. The left side shows a standing figure and the right side depicts a figure in motion. The drawing features lightly penciled sketches with minimal detailing, focusing on capturing movement.
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Two Chinese Laborers

George Chinnery (British, 1774 - 1852)

c. 1838

Medium
graphite on laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 10.1 x 10.8 cm (4 x 4 1/4 in.)
Culture
British
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Gift of William B. O'Neal
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
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